I just upgraded from windows ME to Xp, Anyway I probably did somthing wrong in the settings because when I try to install a program, it by default chooses an install path in the program files directory in my D drive. I really want these to go to program files in the C drive like normal though. How can I change the default install path or drive for new programs?
View 6 RepliesIn an XP-Home, one user system, what shoul be the defautl values found in the following registry entry: HKU.DEFAULTSoftwareMicrosoftWindowsCurrentVersionExplorerShell Folders ??To make a long story short, there are entries pointing to a non existing user's folder (eg: C:Documents and SettingsTEMP....) and I want to get rid of this TEMP user and folder.This is the only section of the registry where this folder is referenced.
View 2 Replies View RelatedI am having trouble to install some programs, I get this message: "The systems administrator has prevent policies to prevent this installation." Thats the message I get when i tried to reinstall office xp pro, also, i get the same message when i tried to install Diskkeeper 7, 8 or 9.I have XP Pro SP2 with the latest updates I am the signing as the Administrator..in fact, there is only one user.Mcafee antivirus
I have try to disable firewall.
I have a new problem, or at least new to me. My computer was shutdown without my knowledge, and all the peripherals disconnected and the entire unit set in the floor. (My wife moved out, and took the desk as well as her USB hard drive.) Now, when I booted it up, it keeps trying to install programs that are already there. When I tell it to cancel the installation, it just does it again. It keeps repeating this process for 6 or 7 tries, then quits for a few minutes. After a few minutes pass, it does it again. I've done a virus scan with AVG, scanned it with Spybot S&D, and nothing shows up. I've tried a system restore, but it will not restore to any point before today.
View 9 Replies View RelatedI just bought a new gatway laptop M460, When I go to install some programs, like any of my games, it tells me i do not have administrator privlages. although I am logged on under the administrator account. Also I try to create a limited account and it will not let me do that eather. some one in an microsoft class told me the sids were not right? if so how do you fix this? it has XP professional a 40 gig, and a gig a ram.
View 7 Replies View RelatedEvery time I try to open my Itunes, I receive this error "Another installation is already in progress.Complete that installation before proceeding with this install." I think there is an install or unintall on hold or something. I feel like I have exhausted all of my options.
View 1 Replies View RelatedI just reinstalled WIN XP Pro, and now I sitll have the programs on the hard drive, but nothing in the "START / All Programs" menu. I recall on other Win OSs' that they had a "search for installed Program" option. Does Win XP pro have anything like that ?
I am aware some programs will have to be re-installed due to regeistration issues. I am hoping not too many.
Unable to install ANY programs or updates on my pc.There have been changes made to the permissions, network sharing and connections. I am getting Windows cannot open the local policy database. Access to database has been denied. when trying to access security settings from Admin Tools. although my userid is on the Administrators group with full privileges. my %systemroot% is set to share, everyone with full access. I can send a HJT log if requested. what can I do? there are also many internet pages that are no longer loading (says cookies disabled) even tho they are on the trusted list, and even with BitDefender and ZoneAlarm shut down. I have knocked up against this for 3 days, but do not seem to be making progress.
View 1 Replies View RelatedI have a computer that I was trying to do a clean install of Windows XP. I have done this before with this computer and never had any problems. Before I decided to do reformat the hard drive, the computer kept freezing up. Most of the time it would freeze at the Windows screen and I could not get past that. So I put in my disc, ran through the installation, deleted all partitions and had no problems and my machine had to reboot. The first time it froze at the setup with 39 minutes left, so I restarted it. I got the message that set up was restarting. Only it didn't. It kept restarting the computer and then I got the dreaded blue screen saying that Windows had to shut down. I restarted it again and got a blue screen saying that my registry was probably corrupt or missing some files. Now I can't do anything with this. Please help. I don't want to have to buy a new computer. I did not install any new programs or anything to my computer at all before this.
View 14 Replies View RelatedI get this error message when I try to install new programs. Turbofloorplanpro.setup.exe
Illegal system dll relocation. The system dll user32.dll was relocated in memory. This application will not run properly. The relocation occurred because the dll C:windowssystem32shell32.dll occupied an adress range reserved for windows systems dlls. It said to contact vendor for an new dll.
windows installer not working tried downloading it and reinsalling it but still no joy, can't install any new programs. I have also reinstalled windows xp
View 1 Replies View RelatedEverything was working perfectly until the other day and all of a sudden a program I have been using...Ulead Video Studio strted hanging up. I rebooted and it kept doing the same thing. I decided to uninstall the program and reinstall it but it took forever to uninstall it. Then I tried to reinstall it and that took forever as well. Just to make sure it was not a problem with that particular program I tried another one and had the same issues. I also noticed that my boot speed was a lot slower at start up....not the initial boot but when the programs were loading ie. Norton AV and firewall. My computer seems to run ok when you start a program but the major issue is installing or uninstalling an application. I ran windows update and even that took forever to install the update. I ran Adware and virus scan and there are no problems.
View 1 Replies View RelatedI am trying to install a graphic design program and cant get by the 'setup', it starts to load and then nothing happens, then when closing down I get 'should not see me', wowexec and finally, 'the win 16 subsystem may be unstable. It's worth mentioning that I've just formatted and reinstalled and all the applications are working perfectly.
View 14 Replies View RelatedDoes anyone know how to properly configure a multi-hard drive Windows XP Home PC with XP OS files on the boot hard drive (30 GB in my case) and all other program & data files on two separate partitions of a 160 GB drive, so that whenever my system starts slowing down, I can wipe the Windows OS drive clean & do a clean install of XP on it, without having to reinstall some 50+ and growing applications I have downloaded but don't have on CD or DVD?Someone I met in passing but didn't get the details from said this was how he had his PC set up, and that all you have to do is make a backup of your Registry files on the non-OS HD and just restore/reinstall the registry on the OS HD after clean installing XP on the OS HD. Microsoft tech support personnel I have asked about this say this is not something they support and they deny this is possible.
But, as I have run semi-weekly virus & malware scans using multiple products and deleted all of the suspicious files they find and am still experiencing increasingly slow and erratic system performance, MS told me I should do a clean install, after burning all of my downloaded program files to DVD and backing up all my data files (already being performed nightly to the 160 GB drive data files partition), then reinstall all drivers and programs off CDs & DVDs. I estimate this will take a good 8-10 hours every time I want to reinstall XP, which I consider an excessive drag on my productivity in my real business. Does anyone know whether the concept I outlined above is feasible, and if so, where can one find a succinct guide on how to implement it, including a clear map of what directories other than C:Windows any OS files are in, and recommendations for a good registry editor program?
I am running a Dell 4600 with Windows xp Home addition. When i tried to install a new program, i get an error that my Windows Installer is not working properly.I don't know what could of caused this, but when i tried to do some of the Windows updates, they would not intall either.
View 14 Replies View RelatedRight, I've uninstalled Windows Installer and installed the latest version, but it didnt install properly and I have no add/remove programs and cannot install the Windows Installer.
I've tryed reinstalling in safe mode, rebooting about 9 times and I cannot install it
I have the same problem with some programs that I want to install in my PC. I receive this problem error message:C:WINDOWSSYSTEM32AUTOEXEC.NT the system file is not suitable for running MS-DOS and Microsoft Windows Applications. Choose Close to terminate the operation.There are several softwares that I would like to install on my PC but I cant because of this error One is a game, the other one is a program I need it to make programs and the last one is a typing software.Is there a way that I can install them on my PC? or do I need to kiss them goodbye?
View 4 Replies View RelatedI finally broke down and went from W2K Pro to XP Pro on my new build. Almost all my apps have installed just fine but two that I need will not. They are NetObjects Fusion 7 and Adobe Elements 2.0. Both are fairly new, around 2002 or 3 releases and both are rated for XP but once I launch the setup.exe the hourglass shows for about 5 seconds and then goes back to the standard cursor. I checked the Task Manager and in both cases setup.exe is loaded and running and I have to End Process to try the setup again but the same thing happens each time to both apps. They both installed fine and I've been using them for years on my W2K Pro machine.
View 14 Replies View RelatedI had noticed that I could copy but not paste. For example, I could right click an icon on the Desktop and copy it, but using Ctrl-V or right-clicking on the Desktop to Paste did not work. In fact, the option is not even highlighted in the shortcut menu. Even to drag and drop an item from one folder to another is not possible. However, I can copy and paste text, like copying and pasting a sentence is MS Word. I also found out that I cannot install any programs on this same computer. This is the exact error message I get when trying to install Ad-Aware:
"The Windows Installer Service could not be accessed. This can occur if you are running Windows in safe mode, or if the Windows Installer is not correctly installed. Contact your support personnel for assistance. "
I'm getting a Message when trying to install new programs Trying msn Messenger 7.5 as example.I'm in an account with administrator rights (this is indicated on the control panel / user accounts)Message:"You do not have the permissions required to install.."I was getting a 1601 message - windows installer not available.(I went into services and the "windows INstaller" was set to manual, I set it to automatic.)
View 7 Replies View RelatedI want to set up a new pc with Win7 and XP Pro in a dual boot setup. What I would love to do is migrate my existing harddrive from my current computer to the new one. I am aware of the changes of OEM XP software, however, if I was to do it could I use a new OEM install key to reauthorize the old (existing) installation? The one I want to move is an OEM as well, and I know that the existing key won't work. Or, do I need a "retail" version XP key? Or, is the best way to proceed to install a new OEM XP installation on the new computer and migrate all my applications?
View 5 Replies View Related1. I have set an account as a limited user in Windows XP. It has to temporarily run as an administrator when he wants to install a program. Most of the time it works but I encountered a few cases where the programs have problems or simply doesn't run in limited user account. What can I do to fix or minimize those problems?2. Sometimes a program installs but only install on that user, in this case, it would be the administrator, so the limited-user account can't run that program. What can I do to instruct the program to install on all users?
View 10 Replies View Relatedokay. just got the morrowind expansion packs. (bethesda softworks). installed tribunal without a fuss. tried to install bloodmoon...then it whips out this "I/O Device error crap" on me.
View 2 Replies View RelatedI have bought an external hard drive and I would like my various programs to automatically save data to the external hard drive Would I need to install the programs onto that hard drive?
View 2 Replies View RelatedA folder lives in C:documents and settingsownerlocal settings emp.I need to know what these files and folders do, and if I may delete them safely? Had a friend who could not install any software on his pc and was advised by the geek squad at Best Buy to try and delete all the contents of this folder. he did and now is able to install software programs again. I am wondering if you don't need these files why are they there? Is it safe for everyone to just delete all these files and folders?
View 4 Replies View RelatedWhen trying to install or uninstall programsI get: Error 1606 could not access network location %SystemDrive%Documents and SettingsAll UsersStart MenuProgramsAdministrative ToolsAlso I am not able to open the Administrative Tools icon in the Control Panel - it just clicks.A while back after running an anti-spy program, the next time I turned the computer on the desk top
was changed, icons missing, etc. and the %SystemDrive% file folder icon was added to the desktop.
trying to install certain software. I don't know if it came with it, or with something I downloaded from it.. but still.. some adware hit me. It was "ucmore search" or something like that... I was getting a new firefox window with ads on it every single minute. When it got me tired, I installed Ad-aware and run it. Automatically quarantine everything it spotted.Even then, the problem was still there. I didn't care, since I really had to get with other things.I tried to install some software trial But it didn't let me install it, it popped up a message saying I was missing js32.dll.I rebooted my lap, and now every time I log in to windows, all that appears is my wallpaper. No taskbar, no start menu, nothing.
View 8 Replies View RelatedI have a problem with my Installshield engine, and so I am unable to install/uninstall programs. I am running Windows XP home on a pentium IV, 2.4 GHZ with 512 ram. I think the problem started when I was installing a program called eBay Blackthorne from a download. Now, any install/uninstall is affected.
The error is "Internal error # 2738".
I resently downloaded and tryed to install the Rise of Legends demo. during installation it would give me this error:Extracting to "Gocuments and Settings XXXXLocal SettingsTemp" Use Path: no Overlay Files: yes Extracting Rise_of_Legends_Demo.exe bad CRC 9e1b633a (should be a0137306)During installation i get:Setup failed to extract files from F:Cab2.CAB. This is most likely caused by low memory (low disk space for swapping file) or a corrupted cabinet file. Please restart your machine and run setup again.
View 2 Replies View RelatedMy boot.ini files on my 2 intentional operating systems have been modified to look, it seems to me, identical (see 1st attached thumbnail). First 2 for the intended ini, the second the old improper, though still currently functional, boot.ini.old. Both of these are on separate partions on the first internal hard drive, and I have tried turning off my 1 external during boot-up as well as disabling my 2nd internal on the "boot settings", with the same results.The default should be the "Graphics" system, according to the Boot.ini
View 10 Replies View RelatedI went into "Control Panel" and clicked on Sounds and Audio Devices. That brought up the dialog box: Sounds and Audio Devices. Then I can pick either the Audio or Voice tabs. (They both have volume buttons.) Then when I push the Volume button I get the following error message:
Windows cannot execute SndVol32.exe, use Add/Remove Programs control panel to install.
So, I go into Add or Remove Programs and select "Add New Programs" on the far left. Then I push the "CD or Floppy" button. Then I'm asked to insert the installation CD. So, I put in the Windows install disk and click Next. (In the I386 folder of the install disk is a file named: "SNDVOL32.EX_." That's why I think I need to select I386.) So, after I push Next, up pops a box called "Run Installation Program." In the Open box is: D:SETUP.EXE. To the right of that is a Browse button. I push it and up pops the Browse box showing several folders and a file. I select I386 and it contains several folders and 3 files: NETSETUP.EXE, USETUP.EXE and WINNT32.MSI.
Should I select one of those files or folders or should I do something completely different?